!! Welcome to the 2025-26 U15AA Tryouts !!
My name is Brad Arsenault and I am excited to be the head coach of the U15AA Barrie Sharks for the coming season. Below, we have outlined important information regarding the tryout process, schedule, and evaluation criteria. We would like to thank all the athletes and parents in advance for participating in the tryout process. We understand that this can be a stressful time for many families, please encourage your young athletes to do their best to enjoy the process.
TRYOUT SCHEDULE: Due to the number of players registered, we have decided on 3 - 60 min sessions for the first night to ensure player safety and improved evaluations.
1A
Wed Apr 23
5:30pm
60min
Allandale Red
1B
Wed Apr 23
6:30pm
60min
Allandale Red
1C
Wed Apr 23
7:30pm
60min
Allandale Red
*Players will be assigned to either Session 1A, 1B or 1C. Instructions will be sent to participants via email the day before*
2
Thur Apr 24
6:30pm
90min
IRC Red
3
Fri Apr 25
6:45pm
90min
IRC Gold
4
Sat Apr 26
2:30pm
Exhib Game -Aurora
TRYOUT PROCESS: You must pre-register your player on-line (BWHA Website) for the upcoming season.
- Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the tryout begins.
- When you arrive at the arena please go to the sign-in table and receive your players tryout jersey.
(PLEASE RETURN YOUR ASSIGNED JERSEY AS YOU LEAVE)
- Full protective gear is mandatory, including neck guards. Players without, or missing such equipment, will
NOT be allowed on the ice.
- You must attend the first tryout in order to be invited back to the second, third and fourth tryout.
- Communication of our decisions after each tryout will occur via the website.
* During the tryouts, please refrain from approaching the coaches as their focus needs to remain on the completing the tryout process. *
Your players tryout ID is your code that identifies you on the website. After the 1st tryout results will be posted 1.5 hours after the Group C session. After 2nd & 3rd tryouts, results will be posted 1.5 hours after each session. After the final tryout, results will be posted 2 hours after the tryout is completed. I am aware that some players (and/or their parents) may experience anxiety during this process. PLEASE kindly reinforce with your player that they perform at their best when feeling relaxed and confident. It is also important for parents to help manage their young athlete’s expectations during this process.
A roster position on this team should never be assumed. Let’s all make the tryout process an enjoyable one!
We will evaluate skaters and goalies on the following core competencies;
- Essentials skills (skating, movement, agility, athleticism)
- Puck controlShooting/passing
- Positioning (Hockey IQ, Desire, Competitiveness)
- Work ethic, Posture and Attitude
After each tryout, a list of players (by their registration Tryout ID) will be posted on the BWHA U15AA team site indicating players that have been asked back to the next tryout. If a player’s registration Tryout ID is NOT listed, they are encouraged to attend the U15A tryouts.
The final 2025 -2026 roster will comprise 15 skaters and 2 goalies.
TEAM STAFF: Once the team has been selected, we will finalize key roles that include our team Manager, 2-4 assistant coaches, 1-3 trainers and 1 treasurer to the staff.
PLAYER POSITIONS: While we appreciate player and parent position preferences, please note that the coaching staff will have the option of modifying players positions before and during the upcoming season.
TEAM EXPECTATIONS: The 2025/2026 season will officially begin in August, with pre-season activities. The season schedule will consist of minimum 2 practices per week, with additional sessions dedicated to development nights.In addition, we will be looking to enter 5 tournaments (Non-US Showcase tournaments), all of which will be in Ontario. Team budget outlines have not yet been completed, but we are forecasting approximately $4000 per player for the 2025/2026 season. Families may be called upon for sponsorship and organize fundraising activities in an effort to offset these costs and to support the team.As U15AA is a serious commitment, we encourage you to give consideration to these requirements before the tryout process.
While the commitments are significant, developing and competing at this level can be an extremely rewarding experience in women’s hockey.
IMPORTANT DATES:
- Parent & Player Meeting: May 6th @ 7:00 pm
- Training Camp: 3 half days, late August (All players are asked to attend these sessions)
! Thank you again for participating, and good luck to all players !